O.k. I will soon be ready to start tatting bags and dragons. If you experts, otherwise known as "mass consumers of beads", would please tell me where you get your beads I would be most appreciative. There are lots of them in hanks on ebay but I want good, uniform beads if I am going to put this much work into my tatting.
Thanks in advance1
Well I get them from stores in singapore >< so that won't help you much.
ReplyDeleteBut in general the 'made in japan' beads are a good bet here.
Quality beads are my next quest. Next time I make it to Seoul this is what I will look for...I remember seeing BIG bags of beads but didn't have a chance to investigate further.
ReplyDeleteHi, Laura! If this comment goes through, it'll be on my third try today!
ReplyDeleteI have ordered very nice beads from eebeads and Fire Mountain Gems. I learned about both places from my daughter Joanne when she was making jewelry. In fact, now that I've cleaned my sewing room, I know that I have an abundance of beads! I guess I should try making some amulet bags too!
Thanks Wickedtats. I'll check out made in Japan beads.
ReplyDeleteLady Shuttle Maker, I hope you feel much better soon and you can check out those beads in Seoul.
Thanks Diane. I'll check those sources. I have found some on ebay and the guy has a perfect feedback score. Haven't ordered yet.
The Delicas are very uniform with large holes. But I like the Czech beads, too. Anything by Swarovski is absolutely glorious - faceted crystals or the glass pearls, all yummy! For the most part, I've noticed that beads from bead shops tend to be of better quality than the beads in all-purpose craft stores, but there are exceptions. Have fun, Laura! Beads are addictive...as if you needed another addiction besides HDT...LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks Yarnplayer. You are right. One more addiction is all I need! I love beads but they will never replace my #1 addiction for HDT! The Delica beads sound wonderful. When I finish this little bag, I will see if I like it enough to buy beads for more. I should be finished tomorrow. One day I will make something that needs crystal beads then I will know what to buy!
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